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Ridge Firehouse Sale to Chicago Filmmakers Approved by City Council

The city-owned firehouse at 5714 N. Ridge Ave. was sold for $36,000.

City 'Trying to Steal' Brothers' Edgewater Home to Build Park, They Say

One brother slams "lowball" offer on property valued at $330,000 by Cook County assessor.

Ridge Avenue Firehouse to be Sold to Chicago Filmmakers for $36,000

The Chicago Plan Commission and City Council would need to approve the sale.

Ridge Avenue Firehouse: Two Arts Organizations Vying to Buy Building

Ald. Harry Osterman said that whoever takes over the city-owned firehouse would help a "blighted" area.

Rogers Park Firehouse Proposals Include Homes, Churches, Yoga Studios

The city received 16 offers ranging from $1 to $425,000 for the vacant building.

Former Charlie Chaplin Theater Back on Market for $1.5 Million

An Edgewater sculptor who had big dreams for the space said he "ran out of money" before he could finish.

Ridge Firehouse Attracts Brew Pub, Theater Groups

The city hosted an open house at the vacant firehouse, attracting a variety of neighborhood groups.

North Side Firehouses Close to Having New Owners

The deadline to place an offer on the city-owned firehouse on Greenleaf Avenue is Wednesday afternoon.

Fire Sale: Vacant Firehouses on the Market Around City

Eleven unused firehouses, some city landmarks, are set to be sold, officials said.

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Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.